Mrs. W G Ragsdale Hosts Jamestown Book Club Election
In Jamestown on May 13 the Modern Book Club elected officers Miss Ruth Anne Horney as president Mrs M Bundy vice president C E Frazier treasurer and Bessie Mae McFadden secretary The post session program featured open forum readings by members and guests including Mrs Eddie Armfield Miss Carrie Vancannon and Mrs Fannie Reynolds Other local activities included Girl Scout demonstrations and several community visitors with reports on local history and defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Modern Book Club
The
W. G. Ragsdale
H. N. Williard
Ruth Anne Horney
M. Bundy
C. E. Frazier
Bessie Mae McFadden
Williard
Eddie Armfield
Carrie Vancannon
Fannie Reynolds
Ephraim Tutt
Mesdames J. FE. Foscue
Ernest Crouch
Roy Sullivan
C. E. Armfield
J Armstrong
University Women Install New Officers At Outdoor Meeting
The High Point branch of the American Association of University Women held its final meeting of the year outdoors at 411 Edgedale Drive. Mrs. Blake Thompson was installed as president and Mrs. Sam Tobias as secretary with state president Mrs. Herring officiating. Three new members joined, and committees were named for the coming year.
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Blake Thompson
High Point Branch
American Association of University Women
R. A. Herring
Horace Haworth
Edgedale Drive
Herring
A.A.U.W
High Point
Mesdames
J. R. Dawson
Blair Mower
B. W. Kirkman
W. Whitesell
H. M. Blankenship
Ivey Paylor
Smith
R. A. Herfi
Sam Tobias
State Branch
Gladys Hopper
Ramnabele
Denton Church Group Entertained By Mrs. Sexton
The Wesleyard Service Guild of Central Methodist church met Monday night in Denton with Mrs. Clinard Sexton hosting. Devotional led by Mrs. Colon Wood. program study "Social-Evangelistic Work In China" by Mesdames Blanton Lomax Arthur Lanier and J. T. Davis. Proceeds from an apron sale benefit local work. plans for Mother's Day candy sale and district meeting participation. Meeting adjourned to reconvene in June with Lenn Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Westeyard Service Guild
Central Methodist Church
Clinard Sexton
Colon Wood
Mesdames Blanton Lomax
Arthur Lanier
J. T. Davis
China
Wesley Morris
Thomasville
Lenn Covington
Residents and relatives visit across towns this week
Mrs R L visits with her sister Mrs S D Smith and other kin. Mrs E H Loftin spends days in Thomasville with son Glenn Loftin family. Mrs Charlie Thompson and daughter Willena travel to Winston Salem for daughter’s operation at Baptist hospital.
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Rendvice AL
T. C. Russell
Clarence Russell
Russell
Greensboro
A. L. Hill
Mildred Suggs
American Music Discussed Before Friday Morning Club
Miss Eleanor Amos led an April program on American music for the Friday Morning Music Study Club. She noted growing public interest, cited historical figures, and highlighted recordings at the Library of Congress. Miss Briggs sang Griffes pieces, with Mrs Pitts at the piano, followed by a luncheon at the country club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Amos
Mary Sue Brige
Thomas R. Pitts
Amos
Stephen Fosters
MacDowells
Victor Herberts
Ishwins
Paul Revere
Benjamin Franklin
Mozart
Beethoven
Library of Congress
Miss Amos
Miss Briggs
Pitts
Gershwin
Mace
William Bil Marton Gounod
Charles Tomlinson Griffes
Navy Bride Weds Ensign Before Postnuptial Trip
The ceremony united the couple as Ensign Scott and his bride, now heading on a wedding trip. They will reside in Pensacola, Florida, where he will be stationed. Distinct guests from Alexandria Virginia to Wake Forest and Washington attended, including relatives of the bridegroom.
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N. C
J. N. Pease and Company
Pensacola
Fla
Ensign Scott
Victour von Gemmingen
Alexandria
Paul Wailes
C. Landon Scott
Amherst
Chester Wilkinson
Wake Forest
Louise Joubert
Washington
W. L. Angel
Shelby
City
Michael McLeod Feted at Party
Mrs. Vernon McLeod hosted a party for her son Michael Stanley on his third birthday at their home 802 Arbordale Drive. Miss Wilma Kemp and Miss Grace Ellington led games as about twenty children enjoyed ice cream and cake around a large three candle birthday cake.
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Vernon McLeod
Michael Stanley
Arbordale Drive
Wilma Kemp
Grace Ellington
Michael
Kennel Club Meeting Scheduled at Mrs Wall’s Home
The High Point Kennel club will meet Tuesday evening at 7:45 at the home of Mrs. Matt Wall 1101 Greenway Drive per yesterday's announcement. Gas cartridges are being used in New York state as ammunition against crop destroying woodchucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Kennel Club
Matt Wall
Greenway Drive
New York State
Miss Mary Odom and Pfc James Wed in S C
Miss Mary Odom wed Pfc Robert E sel of the United States Army on April 25 1944 in Chesterfield South Carolina. The bride wore navy blue with black and white accessories and talisman rose corsage. The groom known as Poker to friends is the son of Mrs Sterling James and has served in Trinidad before returning to Fort Jackson South Carolina for reassignment.
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Eman Odom
Robert Esel
United States Army
Chesterfield
Ray James
Sara Howard
Doris Mangum
Howard Nelson
Pfc
James
Poker
Sterling James
Wesley Place
Fort Jackson
S. C
Trinidad
War Material Output in Canada Tops Fifty-Five Million Weekly
The weekly value of war materials in Canada excluding plant construction and equipment runs around 55 million dollars. The figure reflects substantial industrial effort and production momentum during the period reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
No May PTA Meeting At Allen Jay School
The City P T A announces there will be no May meeting at Allen Jay school. Parents and teachers are urged to attend the sacred concert of the glee club on Sunday May 14 at eight o clock in the Allen Jay school auditorium where the officers for the coming year will be announced.
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Parent
Allen Jay School
Glee Club
Reception After Scott Cummings Vows in Greensboro
A social highlight followed the marriage of Elizabeth Cummings to Ensign Samuel Davies Scott Jr. at 313 South Hamilton Street. The couple's reception featured Spring flowers, a three tier cake, and guest greetings from family friends including Mrs. J. H. Walker and Mrs. W. Walker. Prior teas at Woman's College Hinshaw dormitory and Mrs. Herbert Cartlandt’s Greensboro home honored the bride with silver candlesticks and tea services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S. Cummings
Elizabeth Cummings
Samuel Davies Scott, Jr
Raleigh
U. S. Naval Reserve
South
Hamilton Street
Oscar Kearns
W. B. Wray
Reidsville
O. C. Harris
W. C. Phillips
Mamie Lou Forney
Shelby
Nancy Harris Scott
Carol Walker
Barbara Manley
Roger Albright
Greensboro
Albion Millis
Woman's College
Hinshaw
Margaret West
Mary Harrell
Barbara Perecinic
Herbert Cartlandt
Mesdames ©. C. Harris
High Point
Annette Kassell Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Nursery Party
Children at Park Street Nursery School gathered for a birthday party honoring Annette Kassell. Mrs. Leona Kilburn and teachers led games while 24 children enjoyed lemonade and cookies around a large cake with five candles. Annette is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Travis Kassell of Park Street.
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Park Street
Annette Kassell
Leona Kilburn
Jack Horner
Annette
Travis Kassell
Nylon stocking plan announced for women after war
The FEIL reports that all U S women can own nine nylon stockings annually after peace, with eleven additional pairs available within 18 months. Feil du Pont de Nemours notes increased supply to meet demand.
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New York
Feil. du Pont de Nemours, Co., Inc
OURK BABY ALBUM Kay Clinard and Michael McLeod Birth Ages
Kay Nelson Clinard aged two on Monday May 8 daughter of Roy and Mrs. Clinard of 707 Park Street. Michael McLeod aged three on Wednesday May 10 son of E V and Mrs. McLeod of 802 Arbordale Drive celebrated at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Nelson Clinard
Roy Clinard
Park Street
Michael McLeod
E. V. McLeod
Arbordale Drive
Over 360 Join YWCA During Annual Drive
About 360 women and girls joined the YWCA in a two week drive and will attend a May luncheon at one o clock. The event features the Senior High School A Capella Choir directed by Carl G. N. Cronstedt and includes reports from local clubs and schedules for National Music Week and National Progress Day activities.
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Y.W.C.A
Carl G. N. Cronstedt
A. Lee Gibson
H. T. Douglas
R.A. Craven
Raymond Dover
Sue Stanfield
S. H. Tomlinson
YWCA
Business Department
Delta Alpha Epsilon Hosts Starry Annual Dinner and Dance
The Delta Alpha Epsilon fraternity at College DAE hosted a formal dinner and dance at the Sheraton Hotel. Willis Gupton acted as toastmaster as Dan Ramsey and his Blue Network Orchestra provided music, with a star themed ballroom, grand march, and a starry Stardust motif.
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Delta Ala Epsilon
Sheraton Hotel
Willis Gupton
Dan Ramsey
Blue Network
Ramsey
Lois Ramsey
Ripps
Dina Taylor
Marguerite Koontz
Ava Neil Taylor
Clyde L. Collins
Ruth HulJl
Charles Coffey
Athryn
Births Report From High Point Memorial Hospital
Capt and Mrs M C Henderson Jr announce the birth of Marion Charles Henderson III on May 9 at the Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs Henderson formerly Miss Catherine Ellis of this city. Col Henderson stationed in Childress Texas. Mr and Mrs D T Coltrane announce birth of daughter Mary Irene on May 10 at the Washington Street unit High Point Memorial Hospital. Sgt and Mrs Melvin S Stone announce birth of son Roger Lynn on May 12 at the Washington Street unit High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs Stone is the former Vera Powers of High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Henderson, Jr
Marion Charles Henderson
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
Coltrane
Stones
Melvin S. Stone
West Willis Street
Roger Lynn
Washington Street
Stone
Vera Powers
High Point
Goodwin-Durham Vows Spoken In Private Ceremony
Miss C Lorraine Durham became the bride of Sgt John Goodwin on March 10 at Rev Wilson O Weldon’s home in High Point. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Durham, wore a powder blue three piece suit with navy accessories. Sgt Goodwin, son of the late Mr and Mrs J C Goodwin of Marion Indiana, is stationed at the High Point Greensboro airport.
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C. Lorraine Durham
John Goodwin
Wilson O. Weldon
Goodwin
W. B. Durham
Rt. 4
High Point High School
High Point College
Sgt. Goodwin
J. C. Goodwin
Marion
Indiana
High Point- Greensboro
Radio detecting and ranging early patent history
In 1929 British and American scientists patented radio detecting and ranging as they measured the height of the ionosphere, marking early work in radar technology.
I Love the Trees and Birds Poem by Patsy Howard
A short verse by Patsy Howard aged eight from 602 Colonial Drive praising nature and family. She notes love for trees birds dogs cats and the place of birth with parents E T and wife. The piece closes by cherishing God in the sky who grants a place to play and rest.
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Patsy Howard
Mrs
E. T Howard
Colonial Drive
Abbott's Creek YWA Fetes Mother At T'ville Banquet
In Thomasville on May 13 a Mother-Daughter banquet hosted by the Abbott's Creek YWA at the Woman's Club drew many attendees. Miss Dot Hayworth welcomed guests, Miss Violet Bodenheimer handed corsages, and songs and toasts honored mothers with a program tied to the theme "Tis Be the Tie That Binds."
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Thomasville
Abbotts Creek
Frances Hayworth
Violet Bodenheimer
Delle Haoure
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Girl Scout
Martha Tilden
Jane Hin
Charlotte
Iva Grace Doughton
Elizabeth Hanner
Graham
Katharine Mann
Pittsboro
Lucille Bumgarner
Hickory
Harley Ingold
Charleston
Ethel Ingold
Marines
Bigby
Hal
St. Louis
Bisby
No. 10
Good Fellowship
R. V. Johnson
J. Blackburn
P. C. Vutrelie
Serviny
R. R Blackburn
Montlieu Avenue
Mesdames E. D. Idol
Oo. W. Thrift
E. B. Wrike
C. M. Bundy
Tuessey
M. D. Bonner
A. A. A. W. Head
Kim
Mother
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. of
Milwaukee
Company of America
W. Page Harris
Western
Perso
Audiphone Company
OF Greensboro
Woodbine Court
Bell Telephone Laboratories
St. & No
Kennel Club
Mrs. Wall
Mary Odom
S.C
P.T.A
PTA
Allen Jay
Scott Cummings
R. L. Kennedy
Route One
Mary Ruth
Kay Rachel
Ture
Ernestine Strickland
Ferndale Drive
Adams Memorial Building
Highland Lend-A-Hand
Red Cross
Florence Nightingale Club
Adams Club
Ruby Pickler
Ruth Hull
Kathryn Cross
N. M. Harrison
Mies Jo Chapman
Milton Wayne
Abbott's Creek
T’ville
Amazon River
James Hetty Trotter
Princess Beauty Shop
N. Main St
Tel
M2 West Broad Street
Wanda Bierling
Sheraton Beauty Shoop
Lois Harrelson
Salisbury
Lady Fair Beauty Shoppe
Security Bank
Bulova
Is Jeweler
South Main Street
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